Correspondence and Records, Fort Valley State College, 1944

This collection includes newsletters such as the February issue of the Herald, documenting key events like the development of teacher training programs and proposed workshop plans for Spalding County by Superintendent Gaskins. Also highlighted are important initiatives like a proposed on-field project in Bibb County and a special invitation for Bond to teach summer school at Garrett Biblical Institute, following a recommendation by Dr. Embree. The collection provides detailed insight into Fort Valley’s involvement with local and national radio broadcasts, including WMAZ's candidacy for the prestigious George Foster Peabody Radio Award and NBC’s proposal to nationalize a local radio program. It also features a significant telegram correspondence and newspaper clippings, including a notable report on Henry A. Hunt’s appointment as the Director of Special Services for Negro Farmers. In addition, the collection sheds light on cultural and academic matters, such as the planned visit by Dr. Wale to Fort Valley following the Ham Show and Folk Festival, as well as the efforts of the Penland School of Handicrafts to establish a three-week program in the area. Contributions by influential figures like Dr. Kenneth Clark, Dr. Wale, and Catherine Duncan's offer from Southern University provide further depth, demonstrating a network of intellectual and professional growth. The collection also includes detailed financial documents such as checks, credit vouchers, and analysis reports on graduating students at Fort Valley, alongside a rich history of outreach programs, educational workshops, and significant community events from October to November of 1944. Other notable items include a manuscript titled Henry’s Secret, a call for a ship to be named after Henry A. Hunt, and an analysis on possible appointments, including W.E.B. Du Bois.